Shoulder Review

Which of the following shoulder regions is given additional stability by a fibrocartilaginous cup-like structure known as the glenoid labrum?

• Glenohumeral

• Acromioclavicular

• Sternoclavicular

• Coracoclavicular

Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Humerus

• Radius

What bone of the shoulder girdle is the most commonly fractured?

What​​ is the most common direction of a glenohumeral dislocation?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Anterior
• Posterior
• Medial
• Lateral
• Inferior
• Superior

Which of the following muscles is not included in the group known as the rotator cuff?

• Teres major

• Teres minor

• Supraspinatus

• Infraspinatus

The coracoacromial arch is formed by which of the following combinations of structures?

• Acromion process and the acromioclavicular ligament

• Acromion process and the coracoacromial ligament

• Coracoid process and the sternum

A type I injury to the AC joint, there will be significant visible deformity of the joint. 

• True

• False

Athletes involved in sports placing a heavy emphasis on arm movements below the shoulder level demonstrate a higher incidence of impingement syndromes.

• True

• False

A common symptom of an impingement syndrome of the glenohumeral joint is pain when the arm is abducted and externally rotated. 

• True

• False

A scapular fracture is an uncommon injury that is normally the result of a direct blow. 

• True

• False